Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Secret Puzzle Box nambu tekki rich indigo (ai – 藍)

rich indigo (ai – 藍) is one of Japan's most iconic and beloved colours – the colour of traditional boro textiles

With its elegant design

Inspired by the Japanese Stewartia flower that blooms in the morning and falls by evening

combining beauty with environmental responsibility

Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Secret Puzzle Box nambu tekki rich indigo (ai – 藍)"Yosegi Zaiku ()," also known as "parquet work," is a traditional Japanese handicraft from Hakone, using natural wood colours of various trees to create intricate geometric patterns. This mini sized secret box features a four step mechanism that eventually disassembles all parts, serving as an enjoyable puzzle. It comes with an instruction diagram. The secret box is unlocked by sliding side panels, with the difficulty varying by the number of slides.